S&L Motors, the leading Green Bay Chrysler dealer, is excited to announce that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ,IIHS, recently awarded 11 Chrysler Group vehicle models as ‘Top Safety Picks’ for 2012. The 11 award winning vehicles are scattered throughout Chrysler Group’s brands, the vehicles include;  the Chrysler Town & Country, Chyrsler 200, Chrysler 300; Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger, Dodge Journey and Dodge Avenger; Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Patriot and the Fiat 500. The IIHS hands out safety awards annually after conducting studies on which vehicles keep their passengers safe. The IIHS tests vehicles in the following categories;  front crashes, side crashes, rollover crashes as well as rear crashes.

Scott Kunselman, Senior VP of Engineering for Chrysler Group believes that, “With 11 vehicles that have been named Top Safety Pick for 2012 by IIHS, this underscores our commitment to engineering safety and security across all vehicle segments. As we continue our product transformation, we’ll continue to engineer new technology and more capabilities into all our vehicles.”

After being named to the list last year, both the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger were brought back onto the list by IIHS after receiving the highest possible score of “Good” in all four testing categories. Also with the Dodge Avenger and Dodge Journey being on the list again, it marks both of their fourth consecutive years as a “Top Safety Pick.”

With safety features being an obvious huge selling point for consumers, why look anywhere else but S&L Motors for your car needs? If you’re looking for a new Chrysler in Green Bay, or any other Chrysler Group make for that matter, S&L Motors has the experience and the lot to fulfill your needs. Shop S&L Motors today!

S&L Motors, a Green Bay Chrysler dealer, would like to announce that the Chrysler Foundation, Chrysler Group’s charitable wing, recently announced that they made a donation of $25,000 to AGAPE Love from Above to Our Community to help support  flood disaster relief and recovery efforts on the East Coast. AGAPE, a Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania based volunteer organization, has led relief efforts to help aid residents affected by the record flooding that was a result of Hurricane Irene/Tropical Storm Lee.

Chrysler Foundation President, Jody Trapasso, also issued a statement saying, “Our hearts and prayers go out to the residents of Bloomsburg and Columbia County.” Trapasso also went on to say that the “AGAPE and its volunteers have worked tirelessly to get people back on their feet and into their homes. The Chrysler Foundation is proud to support AGAPE’s efforts.”It is also worth noting that earlier this year, the Chrysler Foundation also provided financial support for disaster relief efforts in the epicenter of where Hurricane Irene hit the hardest.

The Executive Director of the AGAPE, Eileen Chapman, has done nothing but sing the praises of the Chrysler Foundation Chapman has is very gracious, “we are grateful that The Chrysler Foundation recognizes small communities, such as ours, that are facing overwhelming tragedies.” Chapman said that The Chrysler Foundation reached out to her and the AGAPE, “what is wonderful about this large donation is that they contacted us and offered. And we, of course, accepted.”

Hearing news like that makes us at S&L Motors, a Chrysler dealer in Green Bay, happy to be a part of the Chrysler family.  At S&L Motors we offer other makes besides Chrysler as well including; Dodge, Jeep and Ram as well as a wide variety of used cars in Green Bay.  So if you’re either looking for a new or used vehicle, make sure to stop in at S&L Motors.

S&L Motors, your Chrysler dealer in Green Bay, is excited about Chrysler Group’s new eight-speed automatic transmission. With an eye for ingenuity and longevity, Chrysler Group LLC has stated that they will soon begin infusing both the 2012 Dodge Chargers and 2012 Chrysler 300s with eight-speed automatic transmissions.  That being said you can expect to see improved efficiency in both vehicles as estimates project both cars will receive over thirty miles per gallon highway. Quite a staggering fuel economy for a large four sedan.

The new transmission will help drivers save money by finding the desired gear, for every moment of each trip you make, making the bar that much higher over competitor General Motors. Another luxury of the eight-speed transmission is that the new transmission shifts very smoothly making a jerky ride a thing of the past.  Another plus about the eight-speed transmission is that it is easier for transmission fluid to get at ideal operating temperature, thus making it easier to start your vehicle during the frigid Wisconsin winters.

This will be an obvious upgrade for both the Challenger and 300, which currently comes wired with a five-speed transmission. By having three extra gears it will make for a much smoother ride and show how enjoyable the drivability is for both the new Charger and 300. Those that prefer Manual transmission settings should not fret. Just as seen in earlier models the new Challenger and 300 will come with gearboxes that have a “Sport” mode. This mode allows drivers to manually change gears by one of two ways; using the console lever, or “paddle” style controls located on the steering wheel. One last thing to note of the new eight-speed transmission, it allows both vehicles to get to 60 miles-per-hour in a few tenths of a second over seven seconds, what’s not to love?

S&L Motors, a premiere Green Bay Chrysler dealer, carries a vast selection of all Chrysler Group makes including;  Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM.  Whether you’re looking for a new car or used car in Green Bay, make sure to stop at S&L Motors and get pampered with the car buying experience that you deserve!